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Immigration (Health and Social Care Staff)
01 September 2020
Lead MP
Christine Jardine
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
ImmigrationEmployment
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Christine Jardine raised concerns about immigration (health and social care staff) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
The Bill aims to grant indefinite leave to remain to all foreign national NHS and social care workers who have been contributing during the pandemic, without requiring them to pay for visas or face bureaucratic hurdles. The MP emphasises the critical role these staff members played in saving lives and stresses the importance of recognising their contributions by offering them permanent residency.
Christine Jardine
Lib Dem
Edinburgh West
The speaker highlights that during the pandemic, NHS workers from various backgrounds stepped up without regard for personal risk or visa status. She mentions instances of foreign national staff dying due to covid-19 while on temporary work visas and the need to extend support beyond just doctors and nurses to include porters, cleaners, and social care workers. Jardine argues that retaining these individuals is crucial for maintaining healthcare standards in future crises.
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